Zanzibar; city, island, and coast. Vol. 2 (of 2)

Name: Zanzibar; city, island, and coast. Vol. 2 (of 2)
Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton

By Sir Richard Francis Burton

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This volume offers a traveler's account of the East African coast combining shipboard narrative, landward marches, and ethnographic observation. It follows coastal passages and visits to ports, mission houses, and plantations, records encounters with diverse communities and tribal groups, and describes inland ascents, diplomatic exchanges, and field hunts. Interwoven are details on commerce, agriculture, and daily life, while appendices present thermometric, meteorological, and commercial notes and voyage observations, providing both lively reportage and systematic data on the geography, peoples, and economy of the coast and adjacent interior.

About the Author

Sir Richard Francis Burton

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a British explorer, geographer, and linguist known for his adventurous spirit and extensive travels. He is particularly recognized for his explorations in Africa and the Middle East, including his notable work, "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah," which details his journey to the holy cities of Islam. Burton was also an accomplished translator and contributed significantly to the understanding of various cultures through his writings, such as "The Book of the Sword" and "The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam." His diverse interests and expertise in languages made him a prominent figure in the 19th-century exploration narrative.